Douglas Duke Composite Show

Walter and Doug had a lot of fun working together during those years. On one occasion Walter wrote a rather risqué story which he knew could never be aired over the radio. He presented it to Doug and they decided to record it in a Time Between format just “for kicks.” Ed Mitchell, Walter’s favorite sound engineer, joined them. Without benefit of a rehearsal and, in a single “take,” the three men produced an electrifying presentation of a story called Duval Street.

Although largely unknown, Doug Duke was one of the most outstanding jazz pianist/organist of the 2oth century. This Composite edition represents the first in a series of seven volumes featuring Mr. Duke’s extraordinary arrangements which have not been heard since they first aired over WHAM in 1961-62. 

Produced by Walter W. Dixon Jr. through Dew Productions Inc. at radio Station WHAM in Rochester, New York 1961-1962. 

Digitalized, edited and reproduced by Sheron McNeil Dixon 2006. 

Booklet, jewel case and CD designed and printed by Sheron McNeil Dixon. 

For more recordings by Douglas Duke visit us at www.walterdixon.com and www.dougduke.com